Tesla Model S: Airbags
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Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning
information is printed on the sun visors.
Model S is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating
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Model S has the following types of airbags:
Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to
reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in
the front seats. Follow all warnings
Model S has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the
status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory
requirement of FMVSS 20
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Backup
Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
Select Panels > Gateway and Center Display > MCU
Cloner.
Click MCU Backup to backup the MCU files.
If the backup is successful, click MCU Disable to disable the
MCU. If the backup was not successful, co
Removal
Remove the driver's air bag Air bag - Driver's (Remove and
Replace).
Place the driver's air bag assembly on a soft clean surface with
the backside of the bezel facing up.
Unplug the harness connectors (x2) from the back of 1 of the
switches.